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Truck Loses 100 Beer Crates on Bavaria’s A45 After Improper Loading

Investigators are now assessing the full extent of roadway damage after Monday’s cleanup.

Overview

  • About 100 filled beer crates fell off a truck at the Karlstein am Main junction on Autobahn45 in Bavaria after the load shifted
  • Many bottles broke on impact, spreading glass and beer across the roadway
  • Police suspect the cargo was improperly secured, which led to the spill
  • On- and off-ramps remained closed for several hours while a specialized cleaning company cleared the debris
  • Cleanup concluded early Monday and authorities have launched an investigation into the total damage